The retention of qualified behavior technicians is one of the most pressing operational and ethical challenges facing the applied behavior analysis field today. Behavior technicians, including Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), deliver the majority of direct service hours in ABA programs, particularly those serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Join Free →Read the following article and pass a 6-question quiz on it: Novack, M. N., & Dixon, D. R. (2019). Predictors of burnout, job satisfaction, and turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 413-421. To earn credit, you will be required to read the article and pass a 6-question quiz about it. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed, but you will not receive exactly the same questions each time. Frequent turnover of behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have negative impacts on organizations, staff, and patients. The current paper set out to conduct a systematic review of predictors of staff retention in behavior technicians. Two databases were searched to identify studies relating to retention, turnover, burnout, and job satisfaction across samples of behavior technicians working with individuals with ASD. Of the 33 articles identified, 5 studies met inclusion criteria. A number of employee and organizational factors were identified as predictors of burnout, job satisfaction, and intention to turnover in behavior technicians. These findings are informative for hiring practices, ongoing supervision, and support of behavior technicians working with individuals with ASD. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | Ethics |
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.